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Career Studies Certificate
Wytheville Community College
Program Details
Career Studies Certificate in Electrical I
Career Studies CertificateCareer Studies Certificate in Electrical I
Wytheville Community College
This program gives many job options in several settings including new construction, remodeling, and working toward a status as a Master Electrician.
Program Overview & Guidance
Delivery Mode
In-Person
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Delivery Mode
Hybrid
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| Program Guidance Element | What You Need to Know |
|---|---|
| Considerations for Selecting Degree | The purpose of the Electrical I Career Studies Certificate is to help students gain knowledge and experience for gainful employment in the trade of electricity. |
| Considerations When Selecting Courses |
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| Program Requirements Beyond Specific Courses | |
| Doing More With Your Degree | |
| Program Successes & Highlights | Graduates are prepared for entry-level positions in the electrical field with no experience and very little knowledge of electrical codes are required |
Related Programs & Certifications
Program Credit Requirements
What If I Have An Associate Degree Or Credit For Prior Learning?
| Transfer Guidance Element | What You Need to Know |
|---|---|
| Associate Transfer Degree Completion | Students who transfer with a completed Associate degree will be awarded SDV 100 and will have their transcript evaluated for other individual course transfer. Students who transfer with a completed Bachelor degree from a U.S. college or university will be awarded SDV 100, ENG 111 and ENG 112. The transcript will be evaluated for other individual course transfer. |
Completion of Associate Degree Concurrent with High School |
| Credit for Prior Learning | Yes; https://catalog.wcc.vccs.edu/content.php?catoid=12&navoid=324#transferring-students |
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College Level Information
Number of Transfer Students
80
| College Fit Guidance | What You Need to Know |
|---|---|
| Is This College Right For Me? | WCC offers a wide range of programs: transfer programs for the first two years of a baccalaureate degree, technical programs to prepare for a successful career, developmental courses to assist in a successful transition to college, Workforce Development for job preparedness, and continuing education for the life of learning we all must live. WCC is proud to now have served multiple generations of families in our community. We hope that you will be among those who chose to further their education or enhance their work skills through our credit or non-credit offerings. |
| Transfer Student Catalog Year | Catalog year is determined by first semester of attendance |
| First Year Student Catalog Year | Catalog year is determined by first semester of attendance |
| Applying for Guaranteed Admissions | Not required |
Where Can This Degree Transfer
This section displays degrees most closely related to this program
and to which you may be able to transfer. So, you can use this list to find the
next degree you can complete in your major. Please click the degree name to
visit that program page.
| Institution | Title | Degree | Award Name | Award Level | Delivery Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brightpoint Community College | Associate of Applied Science Degree in Electrical Engineering Technology | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
| Tidewater Community College | Associate of Applied Science - Electrical Technology (Programming and Logic Control) | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person |
| Tidewater Community College | Associate of Applied Science - Electrical Technology (Industrial and Business Management) | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person |
| Tidewater Community College | Associate of Applied Science - Electrical Technology (Renewable Energy Technologies) | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person |
| Tidewater Community College | Associate of Applied Science - Electrical Technology (Fiber and Data Cabling) | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person |
| Tidewater Community College | Associate of Applied Science - Electrical Technology (Occupational Safety) | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Highlands Community College | Associate of Applied Science Degree in Electrical Technology | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
| Virginia Highlands Community College | Associate of Applied Science in Electrical Technology - Specialization in Mechatronics | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
| Virginia Highlands Community College | Associate of Applied Science Degree in Electrical Technology - Specialization in Energy Technology | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
Careers Where This Degree Applies
| O*Net Code | Name | Description | Parent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 47-2111.00 | Electricians | Install, maintain, and repair electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures. Ensure that work is in accordance with relevant codes. May install or service street lights, intercom systems, or electrical control systems. | Construction and Extraction Occupations |
| 47-1011.00 | First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers | Directly supervise and coordinate activities of construction or extraction workers. | Construction and Extraction Occupations |
| 49-2098.00 | Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers | Install, program, maintain, and repair security and fire alarm wiring and equipment. Ensure that work is in accordance with relevant codes. | Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations |
| 49-9097.00 | Signal and Track Switch Repairers | Install, inspect, test, maintain, or repair electric gate crossings, signals, signal equipment, track switches, section lines, or intercommunications systems within a railroad system. | Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations |
| 47-1011.03 | Solar Energy Installation Managers | Direct work crews installing residential or commercial solar photovoltaic or thermal systems. | Construction and Extraction Occupations |
Cost To Complete